Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus

Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus (1489 – 1557) was a Scottish nobleman. He was the son of George, Master of Angus, who was killed at Flodden, and grandson of Archibald Douglas, 5th Earl of Angus, whom he succeeded on his death.

Return to Scotland

On James V.'s death in 1542 Angus returned to Scotland, with instructions from Henry to accomplish the marriage between Mary Stuart and Edward VI. His forfeiture was rescinded, his estates restored, and he was made a privy councillor and lieutenant-general.

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1542 - Mary Stuart - Edward VI - Privy councillor - Lieutenant-general

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In 1543 he negotiated the treaty of peace and marriage, and the same year he himself married Margaret, daughter of Robert, Lord Maxwell. Shortly afterwards strife between Angus and the regent Arran broke out, and in April 1544 Angus was taken prisoner.

Related Topics:
1543 - Robert, Lord Maxwell - 1544

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